A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 222

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Chapter 222

Cole had to take this step. As for her, all she needed to do was stay by his side, in his darkest moments, whenever he turned around, she would be there just as she had promised.

“Father, please. I’m begging you.”

Cole’s jaw was clenched tight, his voice trembling. He squeezed Alessia’s hand, gripping so hard it hurt, but Alessia didn’t complain or even try to pull away.

Xander paused in the middle of threading the needle, and if you looked closely, you could see his hands shaking just a little.

He glanced at the butler, who immediately understood. The butler stepped forward, closing the door to shield Cole and Alessia from what was happening inside.

With that, Xander shut his eyes. When he opened them again, they were filled with grim determination.

Swift, precise, and merciless. Each time Xander plunged the needle in, Jade responded in some small way.

First, her fingers twitched. Then, she suddenly lifted her hand and let it fall again. After that, her eyelids fluttered,

the last needle,

empty and unfocused, but Xander wasn’t rattled. He gently eased the needle out, bit by

me?” Xander called to her softly, again

it was his voice that brought her back. Slowly, Jade’s eyes began to

it. He bent down, bringing his ear close

was faint as a whisper, but it made Xander’s tears fall instantly. “There you are, sweetheart.” Xander smiled, even

held on for two whole years.

take care of them

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a little. They’re wonderful–smart and kind told, I’m the old man who’s been more of a burden to them: Xander wiped

outside. I’ll let

moment Jade opened her eyes, it was like a clock started counting

were slow and almost inaudible, so quiet

he understood her

he looked at the butler, and together they left

is she?” Both Cole and Alessia stared at him, eyes

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